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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-11
A Fine Melon.
Detroit Free Press.

Detroit rec PreSS.
II want the biggest and best water
melon in that lot" he said as he sur
veyed a great pile of watermelons in
trent of Woodward avenue grocery.
Eyes, sir; here it is-best melon i've
seen this year,
''Plug it" was the brusque command.
yes. sir-splendid red core. Shall
pnt it on ice?''
. The purchaser drew from his pocket a
flask of port wine and proceeded to pour
the contents into the orifce. The melon
readily absorbed the liquid, and when
the plug was replaced the man chuckled:
He! he! he. | want that melon sent
to-, the temperance fanatic! Say
nothing and it will be a big joke OH
him."
A couple of days later the man came
around to the store again and asked:
well the melon was sent up?"
ooh, yes"
And the boy didn't give my little
plot away?'
ooh, no; but we heard from it."
"YOu did! He! he! he! What did he
say?"
''He and his family were off I'D the
lake, but the hired girl and coachman
said it was the finest melon they ever
put tooth lntO!"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-11
The Fisheries Question.

LONDON, Oct. 1O.-The Post, COM
menting on the fisheries question, says:
The main contention of the Americans
IS that no nation has the right of juris-
diction over the sea beyond three-mile
limit. On the Pacific America is acting
i'll fat contradiction to any such princi-
British vessels have been arrested far
outside of the limit and their captains
fined and crews imprisoned.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-11
DhuIeep Singh is Angry.

CALCUTTA, Oct. 10.-Dhuleep Singh
has written letter to the native papers
in which he says that England has Of
claim against the government on condi-
ton that he wouldn't go to India. He
rejected the offer. His arrest at Alden,
he says, converted his loyalty to bitter
hatred of England, and he has soIemnly
rescued to devote his life to freeing his
country from the British yoke. He de-
clares that he will serve his new SOW
ereign, the ear, with his life's blood
1t is expected that the letter will induce
the journals published in the Indian
Vernacular to attack British rule.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-11
EYaded the Police

Dublin, Oct. 1O.-Several of the
suppressed branches of the league in
County Cork held meetings yesterday
without the knowledge of the police.
At meeting at MaccrOOm there were
constables present, but they did not in
terfere. Several secret meetings were
held in the Mitchelstown district. At
Ballygiblin meeting was held in open
defiance of the law. and Father Sexton
in speech defied the government to in
timidate people in honest and open COM
binatiOu,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-11
In Bulgaria.

SOFIA, Oct. 10.-AIl the government
candidates here are elected. None of
the RadOslaviSt candidates received
more than twenty votes, and the
Zankoffists received only one or two
each. Zankoff is elected at Rahova.
The results in the provinces are favor
citizens made an enthusiastic demon-
stration this evening at the palaces of
the premier and Prince Ferdinand. The
prince, in speech, praised the loyalty
of the people.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-11
brotherhood of Section Foremen
Opened Upin ST. Pau1.

The $500" line, the Minneapolis.
Sault Ste. Marie & Atlantic, and the
Minneapolis & Pacific railways have
issued a circular in which they state
they have opened a general freight and
ticket Office in ST. Paul, located on the
corner of Sibley and Third streets, with
James M. Sawyer as general agent.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-11
DR.. BRINLEY.
Hale Block, Hennepin AY., Cor. Fifth ST.
ODDOSite West Hotel.

Regularly graduated and legally qualified.
long engaged in Chronic. Nervous and Skin
Diseases. A friendly talk costs nothing. II
inconvenient to visit the city for treatment,
medicine sent by mail or express, free from
observation. Durable cases guaranteed. II
doubt exists we say so. Hours 10 to IL a. M,
2 to and to p. H.; Sundays 2 to p. m.
If You cannot come state case by mail.
Diseases from Indiscretion, Excess or Ex-
posture, Nervousness, Debility, Dimness Of
Sight, Perverted Vision, Defective Memory,
Face Pimples, Melancholy, Restlessness, Loss
of Spirits, Pains in the Back, etc., are treated
with, success, Safely, privately, speedily.
No change of business.
Catarrh, Throat Nose, Lung Diseases
Liver Complaints. 1t is self -evident that a
physician paying particular attention to
class Of diseases attains great skill Every
known application is resorted to- and the
proved good remedies of all ages and coun-
tries are used. All are treated with skill in
respectful manner. No experiments are
made. Medicines prepared in my own la
boratory. On account of the great number
Of cases applying the charges are kept low;
often lower than others. Skill and perfect
cures are important. Call or write Syptom
lists and pamphlet free by mail. The doctor
has successfully treated hundreds of cases in
this city and vicinity.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-11
DR.. MEL SON
226 Washington Nv. S. Cor. Third Av.
MINNEAPOLIS MIMI

Devoted twenty years to hospital and spe.
cial Office practice. Guarantees to eradicate
and permanently cure, without caustic or
mercury, chronic or poisonous diseases OF
the blood. throat, nose, skin, bladder and
kindred organs. Gravel and structure cured
without pain or cutting Acute or chronic
urinary diseases cured In three to eight days
by local remedy. Victims of indiscretion
or excess with cough Indigestion, tired feel
ing, nervous physical and organic weakness.
rendering marriage improper or unhappy
should call or write, as they are often treated
Tor consumption, dyspepsia and liver COM
plant, by Inexperienced men, who mistake
the cause of the evil and thus multiply both.
Separate rooms for ladies. No nansnOn
drugs used. Hours 8 to IL m, 2 to ) and 2
70 p. n. Sunday TO 2: m.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-11
Special Presidential Train.

A special train bearing President and
Mrs. Cleveland will leave Minneapolis
for Omaha and Kansas City tonight,
and will run as follows: Leaving Min
neapolls at p. M, arriving at Sioux
City at a. IN. Between Minneapolis
and ST. James the train will be run by
Engine No. 129, EngineerJ. w. Graham;
between st. Jones and Sioux City, En-
CINE No. 222, Engineer c. G. Rowell.
Train conductor will be John r. Hut
son. The train will leave Sioux City at
Il. m. and arrive at Omaha at II a. m.
Brotherhood of Section Foremen.
Special to the Globe.
Dies MONIES, To-, Oct. 1O.-The
Brotherhood of Railway Section Fore
men of North America, at their annual
convention, held here at the Pacific
house, elected the following officers: l.
Coughlin, of Des Moines. grand chief
foreman; A. Mitchill, of Council Bluffs,
vice grand chief foreman, secretary and
treasurer.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-11

ghanistan is reinforcing his troops in
Herat with artillery and infantry. Re-
cruiting is being actively carried on
among the natives of KohiStan.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-11

The Genuine Bargains as
given by us are entirely
different from the bogus
sales elsewhere.
Our Great Closing Sale
continues until our whole
Jobbing Stock is sold. New
Bargains every day.
l Case Bates Crochet
Quilts at SIS cents.
l Case Bates Crochet
Quilts at IS cents.
We've only got l case each
so we state, and it's a fact.
so dozen of corsets from
Wholesale department,
worth from 75c to 81. We
now offer at SO cents per
pair. eve had 60 dozen
yesterday
Brass Pins-A small ar
ticle, but you cannot get
along without them. Two
cents per paper is our price.
They are full count, 2SO
pins On each paper.
Bates Knitting Cotton,
any size, any color, 8 cents
per ball.
All Silk, Satin and Gros
Grain Ribbons, plain OF
picot edge. We've lots of
them today; can not tell
you what we'll have next
week. Make a note of the
prices: No. 1, 1 / cents; No.
2, 81 cents; No. 4, 5 cents;
No. 5, 81 cents; No. Z, s
cents; No. 9, 10 cents; No.
u, 12a cents.
DRESS GOODS. We
sold over $1,000 worth of
IS cent Serges, first day of
the sale. The balance of
our stock of these goods
goes on sale to-day. SO and
40-inch An-Wool Serges
and Diagonals at Csc.
154 Gross of Buttons sold
Monday at sc per dozen.
Balance of this lot, "A gross,
will be offered to-day at 5
cents per dozen.
Wehave them on the list.
Underwear, Hosiery, Gloves,
Spool Cotton, Ruchings,
Flannels, Linens, Prints,
Canton Flannels. but no
room to tell you of them to-
day.
Every day Bargain day,
until our wholesale stock is
cleaned out.
RarnnS,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-11
ACCURACY.

In observation this habit seems most difficult to ac-
quire It is usually Unborn, and appear in
due haste for acquiring education to lose prune
things they really are. It's sorry day for our
children when they cease to trust their own happy
and involuntary habits of observation and become
dependent upon outside instructors and books
These. wisely chosen are excellent helps but they
are positive hindrance when unwisely selected
The first three four years of childs life are mira
cles Of development. 1t is its teacher: selects
the language in about Is months. Education to
help must begin at this point, not by undong what
nature has already wisely ordered but by encouraging this
instructive habit OF accurate observation Teach your little
boy to know by actual observation the difference
tween the X clothing and that of the 'iddemen"-how
much nicer is. Bring them in to Cdrens Over
coats--how beautifully they trimmed and made and
how reasonable in price While about it ask your
husband to drop with yOu We show the choicest
variety of suits and overcoats he will the
9 T K. Minneapolis
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-11

A;U.o read the wants each week,
MIilIOUS Always finding what they
seek
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-11
He Will Abdicate.

BADEN BADEN, Oct. 1O.-It is stated
that the emperor of Brazil has an
nounced his intention of Indicating his
throne, owing to his health being i'm
paired.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-11
over Score DrOWned.

LONDON, Oct. 10.-A steamer was
wrecked in the bay of BONES, twenty
miles from this city, and twenty-five
passengers were drowned.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-11

I Hofhinn like it anywhere,
"ots''fty Read the list of Wants with care.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-11
The Afghan War.

LONDON, Oct. 1o.-The ameer of At
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-11
ALeague Meeting.

DUBLIN, Oct.10.-An immense National
League meeting was held on Sunday at
TIE confluence of the SUR and Barrow
rivers in County Waterford The banks
of the streams were covered with people,
and the water was SwSrming with boats.
The usual resolutions denouncing the
government and the police were passed.
The police were completely .Outwitted.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-11

HiorLe with ad. in this edition
no Find tomorrow u position.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-12
Stock Notes.

MIR. NedrOw, of Kansas City. bought, this
week. at the stable of Jno. C. Young. IL head
of horses and mares, for which he paid 1913.
Commodore Kittson has sold his brown
gelding Johnston, the fastest horse in the
world. which has a pacing record of a mile
in 2:6l, to Frank SiddalI.
Mr.. Jno. c. Young sold to Mr.. P. Stewart,
of Kansas City. this week, 16 head of mules
at el65 per head, and also l bay horse, 5
years old, 1900 pounds, to Mckinney for
Sl60.
The jack, 'Roller,' known rs the Corser
jack. which has stood the past two seasons in
Washington and Freedom townships, was
sold, this week, to Proctor IL Warehouse, of
MAYHEM. This jack is a very superior
breeder.
Remember that the first Monday in April
Is stallion show day. Fix your horses up,
bring them IN. and let Us show to outsiders
that Lafayette is not behind any of her sister
counties in the humber and quality OF her
fine horses.
Our Corder correspondent writes US as fol-
lows:-John w. Lewis shipped a car load Of
hogs and cows to Kansas City last week.
SydnOr L. Campbell bought of Rhodes Bros.
IL head of steers at $50 per head; 20 head of
n. Waters at 81 and 1 cents; 30 head of John
Price at Al, also 81 hogs at II, Stock hogs
are selling at 4 to Il.
The jack Young Downing viii make the
present season at the stable of Jno. ". Fish
back, 81 miles due south of Napoleon, on the
F. L.. Fishback farm, at 81 to insure a living
ALI Nn,ar na-,, =. Ar-r IL. III.
meaiy nose, IA! hands high, large bone, beau
tiGui form, heavy built, as ambitious AZ 8
stallion, and a sure foal-getter. Also, at same
place, the young draft stallion, Norman. will
make the season for a few mares only. Terms
given on application.
Mr. K. VI Daniels, superintendent of Lin
wood Lawn stock Farm, returned, a few
days ago, from Iowa, where he purchased for
Linwood the following trotting- bred mares Z:
Sadly pespOt. by Despot, dam by Prince Of
Wales, by Greer's Bashaw; and Bay Kit, by
ROwley's Rather, record 2:25t, dam by
Doble, record 2:2S. He also bought for him
self Czarina, by Despot, dam by Kentucky
Chip, Jr., ID dam by Tom Hal. This rein
forcement of brood mares adds much to The
fine horse interests of Lafayette county, and
Mr.. ShultZ deserves much credit for the pub.
lie spirit displayed in these purchases.
Warehouse Il Proctor. of MAYHEM, have
purchased the fine iron gray stallion ,''MOr-
gam" known as the Sanders horse. This
stallion is a splendid saddler, goes all the
gaits well, stands 10! hands high, and weighs
l,4GO, with line style and action. Messrs,
Waterhouse II Proctor have shipped the
above horse, together with Farmers Friend,
bought of Joel Ewing TO Kansas City, where
they purchased the thoroughbred French
coach horse, ''Scotehman,'' whose adyer
tisement will appear in this paper next
week. Breeders would do well to egGmin
this horse and his pedigree before engaging
their mares. The horse will be ON tx hibi
Hion al Mr.. BledsOe's sale, ON the 22l inst.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-12
Council Proceedings.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, March d, 1885,.

COUNCIL CHAMBER, March 3, 1885,.
Council met pursuant TO adjournment,
His Honor. Mayor Hamlet in the chair.
Present, Councilmen Holwell, Hook. Gavin,
Russell, Schaefermeyer, Tanbman, Williams,
Attorney Price and Marshall Owen, by
deputy.
Homer.
Moved that the communication be received
and filed. Carried.
Mr.. Russell moved that the council continue
to recognize j. A. Wilson as deputy engi-
neer until the 18th inst, and that G. F.
Homer's letter be accepted as his resignation;
and that the mayor proceed to appoint his
successor in Office unless said G. +. Homer
returns to the city and actively discharges the
duties of engineer. Carried.
Mr.. Taubman moved that the following
named persons taxes be referred to the
finance committee and 10, report on same at
the next regular meeting = Mrs. z. f. Bal
lard, Mrs. Holland, Pat. Mitchell, Morton
Davis. Paul Fisher. j. 81. craig. Carried.
Mr.. Schacfermeyer moved that Pat. Mitch
ell be not sued ON his wagon license for the
present. Carried.
Mr.. Howell moved that j. d. Shewalter's
gus tax be referred to the finance committee.
Lost.
Mr.. Williams moved that the action of the
Improvement committee in recommending
needed repairs to the engineer in the interest
of the city be approved. Carried.
Mr. Russell presented the report of sur
n-nr, II tTnal;, aol NTiI-nn af
their survey of Water street, As requested by
the Missouri Pacific railroad company.
Moved that the report be referred to the
city attorney and the finance committee 10
report at next regular meeting. Carried.
Mr.. Schaefermever moved to amend, that
the Missouri Pacific railroad company iur-
nish a map to the city of said survey. Car
ried.
MIR. Taubman offered the following reso-
lution:-
Resolved, That the Missouri Pacific rail-
road company be requested to file their ac-
ceptance of the amended franchise. passed
January 26th, 1887, on or before The next
regular meeting Of the council, To be held on
the 18th day of March, 1887; also deeds to the
city for street IS feet wide from the south
rail Of said railroad from a point in block q,
WHERE Tue StTecI Is hot 20 leet Wlue, u the
eastern limits of the city.
Moved that the resolution be received,
adopted and filed, and that the register be iE-
structed to furnish q copy Of this resolution
and of MIR. Schaefermeyer's motion to the
attorneys of the Missouri Pacific railroad
company. Carried.
Mr.. Russell moyed that the finance COM
mittee and register be instructed to ascertain
all warrants not marked paid on registered
book of warrants and have the register ito
mark the same paid, by making the proper
entry, as IN the judgment and mandamus
suits, and report. Carried.
Moved to adjourn until the regular meet
ing on March 14th, 1887, at 1880 p. In. Car
RED.
Council adjourned.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-12

This i'ayorite Album Of Songs and Ballads,
containing thlrtN-twO pieces Ut choice and
popular music, full sheet music size, with
complete words and music and piano accom-
p%aniInent is timely printed upon heavy paper
with q very attractive cover. The following
are the titles OF the songs and ballads con
tanned i'll the FlvorItc Album:-AS Ia Moth
ms Else to DO; The Dear Old Songs of Home;
Mother, Watch the Little feet: on, You Prct-
ty Biur-eyed Witch; Blue Eyes; k4ty'S
Letter; The Passing Bell; | Saw E>iu Kiss
ing Kate; Won't You Tell Me Why, Robin;
The Did Garden Gate; Down Below the
waving Lindcns; Faded Leaves: All Among
the Summer Roses; Toueh the Harp Gently.
NY pretty Louise; | really dom think / shall
Marry Dreaming of Home The Old Cottage
Clock: Across the Sea; \ Year Ago, Rachc-
lor's Hall; Ruth and /; Good Night; one
Happy Year Ago; Jennie IN the Orchard The
Old Barn Gair: Jacks Farewell: Polly;
Whisper IN the Twilight. This Is II very line
collection CT real vocal gems. and gotten up
IN very handsome style. Published in the
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- pieces would cost Won SIl 20. We bought
= Job lot of this music at II treat sacrifice and
- the holidays are past, We desire to CLOSE
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Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-12
Criminal Court.
MONDAY. MARCH !.

~
Judge Jno. Z. Rviand flies bis commis-
sion as Judge Of this court; same ordered to
be recorded.
j. o. Lesueur aud Wm. II, Littlejohn ex-
cusei as grand jurors for this term.
Tie grand jurors enIpaneled, sworn and
charged for this term, Robt. Hale. foreman;
JOSEPH, Armstrong, Joseph Crutsinger, G, C.
Catron. Jno. l.. Reddick, Jno. Walker, f. F.
NinaS, Jackson Brady, c. l.. Frost, WIN. l..
Smith, Jno. P. Ardinger and Joseph Bailey.
Patrick Mcdonald, assault to kill, tried by
jury and acquitted.
TUESDAY, MARCH S.
Grand jury present indictments against
Jos. A. Edm Onds, Dr.. malicious wOunding
animals; Lueius Lee, larceny from dwelling
John Mounds, attemp: to commit arson.
State vs.. Claus Mahnken, nolle prosequi
entered.
Lucius Lee pleads not guilty.
Theodore Book, assault to kI Ill, tried by IL
Iurv and acquitted.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH Q.
John Mounds. arraisned, plea not guilty,
State vs.. James +. Hall, appeal from JUS
tice of the peace, carrying concealed weap-
Ons, Judgment of Justice OF peace confirmed
and defendant tinrd $40 and costs.
State vs.. Tbos. 5. Woodnrd, assault n
kill, nOlle p%rOseIui entered. 7"
Grand jury presented indictments as ioI~
lows: State v. Charles Andrews, assault TO
kill; defendant arraigned, plea not guilty.
State W. Gabrielle johnson, forgery third
degree; defendant arraigned, plea of guilty.
State W. Mollie Woods, larceny from
dwelling; defendant arraignei. plea not gull
ty entered.
State vs.. Charles Watson, grand larceny;
defendant arrdignGd. plea cf guilty; remand.
ed to await sentence.
State vs.. Frank BranigaG, forgery Third
degree; defendant arraigncd, plea Of guilty
entered; defendant remanded to await sen.
tenoe.
THURSDAY, MARCH 10.
State w. WIN. Parks, Geo. Parks and
Grant Ashford, Judgment of Justice OF peaG5
confirmed; defendant fined so each an,
costs, assault and battery.
State vs., Jas. Carver. forgery third degree
nollc pro>epu! entered,
State W. Jennie Hockaday, perjury; uole
prosaqui entered.
State -. i.uGiUs Lee, iaIceny from dwell
ing, enters plea Of guilty to petit iarceas
sentenced 10 six monlhS IN county Jail 4; har,
labor.
state V, Richard Bennett, assault To hill
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1887-03-12

cause confined. defendant recognized in the
sum of $500, Ii. W. Winsor and Harry
Hawkins as securities.
Grand jury returned indictments against
Gabrielle johnson, larceny from dwelling'
pleads not guilty.
State vs.. JTmes Mulhoiland, burglary first
degree and grand larceny; a~rraIgned, pleads
not guilty.
State vs.. Joseph A. Edmonds, Jr., defend
ant arraigned, pleads not guilty.
IDA MARCH ii.
Grand jury return Indictment against Susan
Robinson; larceny from dwelling.
State VS. Albert Geyer, Henry Gelzer, ID.
Lowell aud three cases VS.. JocOb hlee, all for
selling liquor To minors; motion to quash
indictments filed.